as in loose
not tightly fastened, tied, or stretched
the loosened nuts finally dropped off of the screws
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as in relaxed
to make less taut
the lead climber loosened the climbing rope so that the other climber could have more room to maneuver
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as in freed
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
the dog ran after the squirrel after he was loosened from the post
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as in unleashed
to set free (from a state of being held in check)
once he got to know us better, his inhibitions loosened a bit
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Recent Examples of loosened
Tobias Burns, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
The man eventually loosened the binding on one of the woman’s hands and left.
—Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
The historic structure had become loosened from its foundation over time, and the work will secure it, Bradburn said.
—Michael E. Ruane The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 20 Oct. 2024
That said, the world’s richest sports league has loosened some of its rules in recent years.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2024
In recent years, the government has offered considerable incentives and tax breaks, and loosened restrictions on auto lending.
—Afp, Fortune Asia, 15 Apr. 2024
Lagrange’s method, despite seeming like a mere mathematical convenience at the time, loosened the straitjacket of Newton’s mechanistic view of the universe as a sequence of falling dominos.
—Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 25 Sep. 2024
Verb
Financial conditions have loosened.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
The man eventually loosened the binding on one of the woman’s hands and left.
—Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
The historic structure had become loosened from its foundation over time, and the work will secure it, Bradburn said.
—Michael E. Ruane The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 20 Oct. 2024
That said, the world’s richest sports league has loosened some of its rules in recent years.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2024
In recent years, the government has offered considerable incentives and tax breaks, and loosened restrictions on auto lending.
—Afp, Fortune Asia, 15 Apr. 2024
Lagrange’s method, despite seeming like a mere mathematical convenience at the time, loosened the straitjacket of Newton’s mechanistic view of the universe as a sequence of falling dominos.
—Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 25 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loosened
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Those expectations have boosted the shares of entrenched players like JPMorgan Chase and Citigroup, but have had a greater impact on potential disruptors like Dave that could see even more upside from a looser regulatory environment.Hugh Son, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
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While millennials experienced leopard denim in the form of indie sleaze skinny jeans in the early 2000s Gen Z is taking the trend into a new direction with loose, slouchier fits.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Dec. 2024
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For the low-key day-to-day in Montecito (school runs, play dates, lunches at Tre Lune), there are relaxed La Ligne denim and white linen shirts by Anine Bing—quality basics elevated with the sort of accessories any woman who aspires to the Rich Mom aesthetic has on her wish-list.Kerry McDermott, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
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The northern Galilee, ringed by Syrian and Lebanese hills and under the gaze of towering Mount Hermon in the northern Golan Heights, is beloved for its fresh air, pastoral views, and relaxed pace far from Israel’s crowded center.Dina Kraft, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2024
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Once freed from the grip of hidden explosives, these fields can once again nourish communities, restoring livelihoods with dignity and purpose.Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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This dehumanization has not only exacerbated the crisis but also led some of us to believe we are somehow freed from the responsibility of engaging in thoughtful solutions.Jeremy Barber, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
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Then, the massive devastation of Beirut’s port blast in 2020 unleashed a shock wave explosion that destroyed the cinema complex in the city’s nightlife district.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Dec. 2024
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The transformative ride unleashed a range of emotions.Ashley Vega, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Fernandes has no right to seize upon a slack backpass and lob Kelleher from about 40 yards out.Carl Anka, The Athletic, 7 Apr. 2024
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But, as our offices become more mobile, and our tether to a single home base becomes increasingly slack, these rules have changed.Zachary Weiss, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
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In this final rendering, her guilt has eased.Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Yesterday, as Liverpool eased themselves four points clear with their 6-3 win at Tottenham, in his Ajax context, Henderson played out his year undramatically in plain sight away to Sparta Rotterdam.Michael Walker, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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The show was filmed and released at a later date for the people who couldn't watch it live.Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
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The pair made for the film are now being released as part of a special Levi’s capsule collection.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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And then, there is what appears to be coming down the pike: the systems that allow for cheap binge shopping come undone.Mia Sato, The Verge, 19 Dec. 2024
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But break-away collars won't help identify your pet after they're come undone and stay stuck on the tree branch, for example.Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Loosened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loosened. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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